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[n4kg@juno.com]

Most problems can be diagnosed visually:

1 - cracked end cap covers 
     Fix:  replace and use Scotch 33 (or 88) tape to protect from uV
             some people put small drain holes on the bottom side
	 to supplement the holes in the trap cover

2 - Loose trap cover screw
       Remove and inspect insides, then retighten.
       You may need to go to a larger screw to get a tight fit

3 - Loose screw(s) on the coils
         Clean the connection and retighten.  Clean coil wire.

4 - Debris and / or insect nests inside traps
	Clean out

Note:  Disassembly can be difficult if the dimples hold the
	inner plastic spacers too tightly.  They 'should'
	come apart with some 'persuasion'...

Tom  N4KG

On Wed, 20 Mar 2002 k5xr@juno.com writes:
> I want to be able to check the traps on several different TH-7 beams. 
>  All have been in service for 10 years or more and are in need of 
> serious rework. I'm sure this topic has been discussed and 
> documented, but I am not sure where to start looking.
> 
> I guess what I need is the info on how to performs the checks and 
> what the specs are for these traps.
> 
> Any help anyone can give would certainly be appreciated.
> 
> Joe, W5ASP
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